From March to October
We are committed to the environment and work towards sustainable tourism.
That is why we are taking measures in this direction. More information
Senda ecotourism is a travel agency specialized in ecotourism activities. All our activities comply with a series of sustainability criteria:
- Small groups (maximum 8 people) to enjoy the experience to the maximum and cause less impact.
- Minimum consumption. The activities are designed to get to know each space, avoiding large displacements when possible and reducing emissions to a minimum.
- Guided activities. All activities have a guide specialized in ecotourism, who accompanies the traveler offering a more extensive vision of the place visited and provides information on conservation and good environmental practices in the space.
- Carrying out activities in natural areas.
- Making known the natural and cultural values of the regions we visit, highlighting the need for the conservation of the areas.
- Contribution to the local economy. We have collaborators who live and work in the region we visit, creating a network of collaboration and contributing to the maintenance and conservation of rural and natural regions.
- Collaboration with conservation associations. We collaborate within our trips with the Foundation for the Conservation of the Bearded Vulture and the Brown Bear Foundation in their programs of conservation and recovery of these two species, through the conservation of the Bearded Vulture and the Brown Bear Foundation.
- We collaborate with the Bearded Vulture Conservation Foundation and the Brown Bear Foundation in their programs for the conservation and recovery of these two species, through the dissemination of their work and the contribution of visitors to the programs through sponsorship or donation.
- De-seasonalization of the offer. We are committed to the realization of our experiences outside the summer months, especially during the spring and fall.
- Carrying capacity and decentralization of the activity. We choose for most of our activities uncrowded areas, with high natural values and low presence of visitors.
- Good observation practices. In front of the guarantee of sighting, we promote an activity of observation of flora and fauna respectful and complying with the guarantees that make our activity does not cause discomfort in the environment or protected species.
- Good practices in the observation.
Open map Potes (Cantabria), España
Observation of natural resources and cultural ecotourism
One week experience that combines language learning (different levels) and ecotourism with a program designed to get to know the nature of Liébana and Picos de Europa while learning Spanish.
Each day consists of different lessons in Spanish and an ecotourism activity in nature. Program: Saturday / Sunday: pick up at arrival point.
Prices
- Adult (+ 16 years old): 1.525€/pax* *1.725€/ pax July, August and Easter.
- Adult (+ 16 years old): 1.525€/pax* *1.725€/ pax July, August and Easter.
The price includes
Accommodation
- Rural Apartments 2 keys 5 days/4 nights
- Stay with local family
Activities:
- Ecotourism day trip in Spanish with bird watching, butterflies, identification of footprints and other traces, etc.
- Walks (4) with environmental and ethnographic interpretation, with special emphasis on ways of life and culture, in addition to language learning.
- 4 Spanish classes of 50 minutes each from Monday to Thursday, which include outings to visit tourist and cultural resources in Peñamellera Baja: Bowling Museum, San Roque Chapel (Connection with the Camino de Santiago), local stores, the village of Abándames (indiano houses, a bar-shop, curiosities and current and traditional ways of life).
- Guide
- Spanish teacher
- Lunch (two picnics with local products)
- Inland transportation
Includes:
- Spanish course materials
- Free tea and coffee during breaks
- 2 picnics
- Binoculars and other optical material for wildlife sighting
programme
- Monday: 4 lessons (each 50 minutes) + visit to a local cider farm, light lunch with local products (cheese, honey, eggs and cider) + local walk.
- Tuesday: 4 lessons + walk in the Picos de Europa National Park and surrounding areas.
- Wednesday: 4 lessons + walk in the Picos de Europa National Park and surrounding areas.
- Thursday: 4 lessons + walk in the Picos de Europa National Park and surrounding areas.
- Friday: walk and observation - a full day high quality ecotourism experience. Learn or expand your nature vocabulary as you walk with our expert guides and observe bear tracks, wild orchids, bearded vultures and butterflies. Includes picnic lunch with local products (honey, cheese and tortos - they will tell you all about tortos when you get here!).
- Friday afternoon: Farewell drink.
- Saturday: Return (for Saturday arrivals) or free day.
- Sunday: Return (for Sunday arrivals). The academic program and departures vary depending on the level of Spanish and the interests of the participants.
Sunday: Sunday: Return (for arrivals on Sunday).
Activity details
- Where does it take place? ZEC Liébana and Picos de Europa National Park.
- Approximate duration of the getaway 5 days/7 nights.
- Minimum number of people per group 2.
- Maximum number of people per group 6.
- Available languages: Spanish (teachers and guides also speak English)
- Accessible activity NO.
- Suitable for families with children NO.
- Not suitable for families with children.
Dates
From March to October
More information
The duration of the getaway is 5 days (plus 1 free), but 7 nights of accommodation.